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Akron Daily Democrat

Location

Akron, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1901

Page

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Trusts Set to Create National Rail Pool Under Morgan

New York June 1 A Wall Street plan foresees a $6 billion national railroad pool after the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific agreement. J Pierpont Morgan will supervise the consolidation assigning lines to Gould Rockefeller Harriman Vanderbilt and Morgan factions. The four groups would include Union Pacific with Southern Pacific to Gould Rockefeller, Missouri Pacific to Atlantic access, and Delaw are Lackawanna Western expansion to Pittsburgh. Central Pacific to Harriman Vanderbilt, Great Northern Northern Pacific Burlington and Erie to Morgan, and Pennsy absorbing lines in the cotton belt east of the Mississippi.

New York Northern Union Parith National Lcop Mississippi Wall Street Union Pacific Morgin Morgan Southern Pacific Geo. A. Gould J. D. Rockefeller Missouri Vascific Missouri Pacific Atlantic Seaboard Delaware, Lackawana & Western Gould-Rockefeller Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Pittsburg Gould Party Harriman-Vanderbilt Pacife St. Paul Northwestern Bill-Morgan Great Northern Northern Pacific Burlington Erie Atchison and Rock Islad Pennsylvania Cotton Belt Miksissippi

Heiress Born in Rome as Queen Helena Delivers a Daughter

June 1 Rio era reports Queen Helena of Italy gave birth at 9 this morning to a daughter named Yolanda Mareherita. Royal circles feel disappointment that the child is an heiress rather than a son, with broader regret across the elite, though city joy remains tempered and cautious.

Rome Helena Italy Yoland Mareherita

McKinley Withholds Minister to Venezuela Over Citizen Treatment

President McKinley signals U.S. displeasure with Venezuela by not sending a minister, placing the affairs with Mr. Russel as chargé d affaires. Minister Loomis will receive another diplomatic post, shifting the diplomatic duties to the interests of the United States.

Washington United States Venezuela McKinley Russel Loomim

Robbed of $17,000 in broad daylight theft

Seattle on June 1 8 ply in broad daylight in a business section, George Mulligan president of Maxie City Minime Co, was clubbed and robbed of 17000 yesterday.

Seattle Wash Geo. Mulligan Maxie City Minime Co

Mrs Bonine Case Delayed For Murder Charge

Washington June 1. Government and defense counsel reached an agreement delaying Mrs Lort Ida Henry Bonine in the murder case of Jas Ayres, an olive clerk. Both sides favor further preparation and will not place her on trial this fall.

Washington Lort Ida Henry Bonine Jas Ayres Olive Tell

Boat Blown Up on Allegheny River

Pittsburg June 1 8 oclock this morning Geo 8 Ross boat belonging to Pittsburg Glass Co blown up while at her mooring at Varentum on the Allegheny river Captain Kelly supposed to have been aboard is missing. The boat valued at 25000 dollars is a total wreck.

Pittsburg Geo Ross Pittsburg Glass Co Varentum Allegheny River Kelly Aline

Seese Predicts Reelection and Democratic Prospects

Special correspondence from Columbus June 1 reports Seese of Summit County believes he will be re elected to the Lower House and that Senator Lieber will be renominated and re elected. Summit County Democrats look for success this fall while Hudson’s representative hints at possible Republican losses and a Democrat introducing the State Normal School bill next session.

Columbus Seese Summit County Lieber Hudson

City votes to cut troops relief bill then pays tax

City Commissioners accepted their committee report to reduce the relief bill for troops. They paid the originally presented tax amount of 900 dollars after noting no money on hand. Creditors were given a voucher to be discounted at banks.

DNL Ax

In That Vicinity Trilled Figures in Sightings

In that vicinity observers report tremors and brief shimmering lights resembling flights or trains. No injuries noted as residents report calm after the disturbance. Local authorities urge caution and await further verification from meteorological and astronomical services.

Pigeon Contest At Renmore Draws Statewide Attention

Two hundred homing pigeons are in the loft at Renmore for the fest fy to be held next Monday. The contest draws growing attention across the state with expectations of a large crowd at Renmore to witness the event.

Renmore Phive

City finance committee rejects contractor bill for cartage

The Finance committee threw out a bill for cartage for James Wildes related to city work. The item covered hauling tools to and from the operation site. Councilman Alvin Rice Saunday warned the bill would be paid if approved later.

James Wildes Alvin Rice Saunday Dfn Rice

Akron High School Graduates Eligible for Michigan Freshman Admission

Merit recognition by the University of Michigan allows Akron High School graduates to enter as freshmen without examination. Professor J O Reed of Michigan praised Akron work, recommending it for university admission. The plan was adopted, highlighting the school’s standing.

Akon High School University of Michigan Hyon Akron University of Michawa Pf. J. O. Reed Ile University of Michigan

American Held in Russian Prison Since January

New York reports James Gordon, an American agent for Rodgers Lore Works, has been imprisoned in St Petersburg since last January. He has had no contact with friends, and no reason for his arrest has been given. The State Department in Washington will investigate the case.

New York Sply L. James Gordon St. Petersburg Rodgers Lore Works Stite Wishingtort

Police hunt for man who brought overdriven horse to stables

Police seek a man who delivered an overdriven horse to Dickson o's stables Saturday with intent to sell for five dollars. A Cleveland inquiry has been issued to arrest him.

Dickson O Cleveland

Formal opening of the new Buchtel Academy hall

Formal reception and open house mark the revival of Buchtel College with a new hall and academy building. Visitors toured classrooms and laboratories while decorations, flags, and music highlighted a modern campus expansion intended to renew the institution.

New College Hall Buchtel College Friends of the College Alutnl Ohio Boys Cuba Academy Seavent Aid & Physical Laboratory Mairin Uae Morthweat Horthimiat Xecessary Keon Kolbe HV. Kubert Robert

Buchtel College Baseball Schedule Contested at Myers Lake

A fragment notes a planned Canton versus Buchtel college baseball game at Myers Lake Sunday afternoon. The source suggests confusion over the teams and that Buchtel will not play on Sunday, casting doubt on the event.

Canton Buchtel College Myers Lake Buehtel

Wife is Hopelessly In Safe On Grounds of Gross Neglect

A report states a wife remains in a safe condition following a claim of gross neglect. Details are limited but imply a domestic neglect case prompting shelter or safety measures. Officials have not released further names or locations at this time.

Unusual Allegations In His Petition Divorce Case

A Common Pleas petition filed Saturday by a farmer married 40 years cites unusual grounds. The man alleges his wife was mentally unfit at marriage and later placed in an asylum, seeking divorce for gross neglect of duty. Other matters include a divorce petition from Samuel Myers over alleged disorderly house and adultery, dismissed guardianship dispute, and notes on estate concerns.

Common Pleas Court Hoe Samuel Myers Avia Myers Che Haltina Susan A. Deeexe Torey Dreese

Gold In Fragments Found At Mrs King Property

Gold like fragments were found by workmen excavating for a cellar at 1 South Maple Street, Akron. Mr R Morgan and Ponehot Hunsicker firm say the specimens may contain gold and could raise local property values. Jeweler J F Hale tested samples and noted durability, while noting a shooting incident involving an Akron Co employee, with no confirmation of legal action. Mr M A Hickey and the Empire hotel plan renovations, with an eye toward a possible future new hotel on the site, though no remodels will occur before any new construction.

M. A. Hickey Empire Hotel Frm Old King Varnish Co Kubler & Beck R. Morgan Maple AL Ponehot, Hunsicker & Co Democra Martha A. King Maple St Morgan Reems Hhis Boetiee B. B. Curl Morgan J. FP Hale Homer Hines Akron

Anarchists Arrested Over Queen Regent Threat

Anarchists from Madrid and a Spaniard were arrested following a warning from Marseilles that men were en route to Madrid to assassinate Queen Regent Marie.

Madid June L Malan Marseilles Martid Marie

Lighthouse tribute praises Evangelist Cox at N Howard St Mission

A reader lauds Evangelist Cox and the Gospel Mission work at the N Howard Street Mission. Reports say large crowds attend services, many saved, hearts melted, and drunkards sobered at the altar. Cox to remain for six more days of meetings.

Gospel Mission Evangelist Cox Cox N. Howard St Mission Ledat

Deadly Street Car Incident on Puriace Street

Report of a fatal street car accident on Puriace Street involving youths known for mischief. An unintended strike by a trolley caused a rider to be killed. police hunt for suspects and possible motives tied to prior vandalism. Additional notes mention civic events and a political committee in Cleveland with undecided delegate selection dates.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Pierpont Morgan Browers Burdette L Dodge S. Howard St Mrs. Bonine Col. Sieber of Akron’s High School Russia Everands Buchtel The de AB. Ghureh Mise Caria Pywulla I. Mumgon O. K. Olin Mike Arme Erroug Teaver A. J. Sprinton Lahoratorien Ag Pat Ateany Te ¢Neige Piper Menuk Sinew Fang Edith Stealove Eliabeth Laskaris Tiskarks Plimntim Hor Ward Mies Stoole Tip Mero Rima Meguight Rantis Cordova Coffee Empire Spain Horse Puriace St Bkre Vhey Tve Dick Sodforth Oweke Daniel Pasig Senatorial Committee Republican Senatorial Committee Unef Cleveland City Sem Geo W. Sieber Walter Sackmann W. Market St Bell Tel Tnt Akron People’s Telephone Company
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